The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) administers the annual Stockholm Water Prize (SWP), which honours outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The aim is to provide its winners with global acknowledgement and visibility. Laureates can win more than 85 K€.Deadline: 30 September 2024 The main achievements of the […]
The Atlantic Strategy Committee, supported by the Atlantic Assistance Mechanism, invite all stakeholders of the Atlantic Community to apply or nominate a project for the Atlantic Project Awards 2024. The Atlantic Project Awards feature outstanding initiatives, successful collaborations and achievements relevant to the implementation of the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0.Deadline: 20 September 2024 These projects […]
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is establishing a list of individual experts following a call for expression of interest to assist it in carrying out preparatory work in support of EEA’s activities with the main focus on the areas of Resource use, Circular economy and waste, Health and environment, Oceans and sustainable blue economy, Biodiversity, […]
The Ministry of Education & Science of Ukraine intends to promote the involvement of international experts in the evaluation of the Ukrainian research system. This will be the way to ensure that evaluation practices are conducted according to the highest international standards, thus ensuring transparency and promoting the advancement of Ukraine’s research ecosystem and its credibility on […]
The CLIMAAX Horizon Europe project consortium launched the second call for regions and communities to implement the CLIMAAX methodological Framework and the supporting Climate Risk Assessment Toolbox and carry out their regional and local multi-risk assessments. Only individual applications from public bodies and non-profit legal entities are eligible but the University of Aveiro may participate as a subcontractor. Selected […]
The project Talent4Iberia – Career development of international talents of the energy research fields in the Iberian Peninsula, funded under the programme MSCA-COFUND, has an open call for 10 positions for postdoctoral researchers in order to develop individual and freely selected research projects at one of the three recruiting organizations in Extremadura (Spain) during a […]
The two-stage Joint Transnational Call (JTC) will be launched in September 2024 in the framework of the European partnership Water4All and will support research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long term. The results should contribute to the implementation of evidence-based, global, EU and national water management policies and strategies, within the […]
In support of the African Union’s climate, environment, and sustainability goals and priority areas for Agenda 2063, the National Research Foundation, South Africa (NRF) has led the development of this Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA). The estimated duration of the projects is three years. Deadline: 2 September 2024 Successful proposals must address and deliver […]
The Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships programme is aimed at recruiting excellent researchers of any nationality who wish to continue their research career in Spain or Portugal in the areas of health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering and mathematics. This programme aims to promote high quality, innovative research in Spain and Portugal and to support […]
Lidl and Electrão groups launched the TransforMAR programme with €30 000 to award three projects that contribute to protecting the oceans and aquatic ecosystems. Deadline: 10 September 2024 Proposals covering the entire aquatic ecosystem, including seas, rivers or streams, will be accepted as long as they fall within one of the following areas: – Reducing […]
Horizon Europe launched a call to leverage best practices of the private and public sector in the EU’s well-performing innovation hubs and enhance collaborations between businesses with R&I actors in educational and research institutions. It is expected to have 5 projects funded, each with a budget of ca. 500 K€, with the duration of, at […]
The 2025 Work Programme of the European Research Council was finally adopted. The Work Programme (WP) sets out the budgets of the calls, the calendar of grant competition and conditions for ERC funding. Research funded by the ERC is expected to lead to advances at the frontiers of knowledge and to set a clear and […]
The SPOT Nordic Association and the FCT have launched the Nordic Grant, which aims to establish and develop research links between universities and research institutes in Portugal and the Nordic countries, namely Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Two grants of 6 000 €, each, will be awarded for projects lasting at least 2 months. Deadline: […]
The ERC-PT Careers programme aims to attract and retain international researchers for permanent positions in research and higher education institutions in Portugal. Deadline: 31 December 2025 This programme is funded under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and aims to encourage national institutions to recruit researchers with projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) […]
The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Partnership, will fund a call for proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. Nine topics will be available for applications (in two stages) […]
There are currently several open calls for projects funded by PT2030 (including MAR2030) in which the University of Aveiro can be a beneficiary (as a promoter, co-promoter or by subcontracting, depending on the call) and that are relevant for CESAM members. You can find additional information and the opening notices for each call in the […]
Hundreds of experts are required to be part of the Pool of Experts for the development of the third World Ocean Assessment (WOA III). They will support the preparation of the assessments conducted under the Regular Process and contribute as members of writing teams in this regard. The experts represent diverse disciplines and geographical regions. […]
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is a Norwegian foundation that funds projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions. Deadline: 8 August 2024 Projects must be in line with the foundation’s priorities and strategy which are to: – encourage and support innovation in climate […]
As part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, there are two open calls under the EU Mission “Restore our ocean and waters”. This Mission aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement, and blue investments. The Mission addresses the water system as a whole, with […]
Horizon Europe is supporting early-stage development of future technologies (e.g. various activities at low TRL 1-3), up to proof of concept, through the EIC Pathfinder programme. This programme is divided into challenges and under the challenge “Nature inspired alternatives for food packaging and films for agriculture”, six projects, from 0.5 to 4 M€ each, will […]
There are open calls for nine topics in the framework of the Mission Soil Work Programme 2024, of Horizon Europe, with a total indicative budget of 134.5 M€. Projects are called to monitor soil erosion and nitrogen fluxes, soil health and pollinators, soil biodiversity for healthy crops, carbon farming, and forest peatsoils. Moreover, new funding […]
Under the Agreement between FCT and DAAD, a call for funding international researcher mobility projects is now open. The projects will have a maximum duration of 24 months and the annual funding per project is 2500 €. Applications must be drawn up jointly by the researchers responsible in both countries and submitted to the organisations […]
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) has launched its 2024 Antarctic-related Fellowships for early-career researchers (PhD students or those within five years of completing a PhD). It will award 4-5 projects with up to $15,000 (each). The SCAR Fellowship programme is for PhD students, or those within five years after completing the PhD (on […]
The ECIU member universities, to which UA belongs, have launched a Seed Programme to enhance collaboration and innovation among their partners, including travel grants and challenge-based research initiatives. Projects can last up to 24 months and up to 13.000€ per project may be funded. In this call you have two different tools to apply: Blended […]
Are you an established, leading principal investigator who wants long-term funding to pursue a ground-breaking, ambitious project? The ERC Advanced Grant could be for you. Advanced Grants may be awarded up to 2.5M€ for 5 years. Deadline: 29th August 2024 Objectives The fundamental activity of the European Research Council (ERC), via its main frontier research grants, is […]
The Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) of the Water4All Partnership will be updated in 2025. As part of the update process, the public consultation on the topics of the Water4All SRIA is launched; the primary objective is to gather perspectives from stakeholders on the scientific scope of Water4All, who may be interested in taking part in this […]
The MSCA Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) aim to train entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and social benefit. MSCA-DN allow doctoral programmes to train doctoral candidates in academia and other sectors, including industry and business. This call has a […]
The challenge of deepening the European Research Area (ERA) includes Open Science, Higher Education and Researchers, Citizen Science, Science Education, Gender and Ethics. It aims at underpinning a new ERA benefitting from knowledge creation, circulation and use. This empowers higher education institutions and research organisations to embrace a transformative process where a highly skilled workforce […]
Horizon Europe’s EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change opened a call on Supporting the implementation of the EU Mission Adaptation to Climate Change, with 9 topics that range from developing and refining outcome indicators to measure progress on climate resilience, to researching the complex interplay between the climate and biodiversity crises towards more systemic […]
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) has now open a Visiting Scholar scheme to mid- to late-career scientists for short-term visits (1-4 weeks) in other SCAR member countries. You will have the opportunity to receive an individual award of up to USD $5000. SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high-quality international scientific research […]
Calls of Cluster 6 to overcome barriers and deliver solutions to enable the green transition under the Horizon Europe programme. Successful projects are expected to address barriers to adopting new knowledge and innovation for the green transition, proposing pathways and facilitating the deployment of solutions for improved adoption by stakeholders and decision makers. Deadline: 25 June […]
LIFE supports innovative, impactful projects with demonstrable impacts and best practices that can be replicated and scaled up elsewhere in Europe. The main areas are Nature and biodiversity; Circular economy and quality of life; Climate change mitigation and adaptation; Clean energy transition. Deadline: 5 to 19 September according to the call LIFE programme will fund different types of projects […]
Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) supports new or existing doctoral programmes and postdoctoral fellowship schemes in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, intending to spread the best practices of the MSCA. Deadline: 26 September 2024 Types of actions There are two types of COFUND actions: i) Doctoral Programmes: offering research training […]
Under this call, the European Commission will award up 2 M€ to map and assess thematic links between MSCA projects and their contribution to several EU policy priorities. It will also gather feedback from MSCA’s research and innovation community on how to maximise the programme’s impact. Deadline: 3 September 2024 One of the objectives of […]
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) 2024 call is open and will fund projects that respect the principles of circularity, sustainability, and planetary boundaries, contributing to the EU’s climate targets for 2030, paving the way for climate neutrality by 2050, and advancing circular and sustainable production in line with the European Green Deal, […]
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) enhance the creative and innovative potential of postdoctoral researchers wishing to acquire new skills through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to excellent researchers of any nationality. Deadline: 11 September 2024 The MSCA is a prestigious and well-funded grant that has […]
The international network EuroMarine is funding the establishment of inclusive and multidisciplinary Long-Term Scientific Working Groups (LTSWG). The aim of the WG is to provide an open forum for discussion among EuroMarine members. A maximum of €12,500 is available for funding and only one proposal will be selected. Deadline: 30 August 2024 The topic for […]
The international network EuroMarine is funding one training school, a great opportunity to host a training workshop that will equip attendees with new knowledge and innovative approaches to address ocean challenges. A maximum of €20,000 is available for funding and the school is expected to be held in 2025. Deadline: 30 August 2024 Proposals are […]
The international network EuroMarine, of which CESAM is a full member, is funding workshops (FSW) as an opportunity for research teams to scope and collaborate on an existing or emerging topic in marine science research. Workshops should take an innovative, ‘horizon scanning’ approach to the topic. A maximum of €7.500 will be available for each […]
Individuals and teams can submit tools and techniques that improve the access, quality, and usefulness of open biodiversity data to the open-ended competition Ebbi Nielsen Challenge. Deadline: 14 August 2024 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) annual incentive competition aims to recognize innovative tools, both new and existing, that leverage biodiversity data from the GBIF […]
Researchers are invited to submit COST Action proposals contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. This is a great opportunity to create an interdisciplinary research network in a topic of your choice for 4 years. Deadline: 23 October 2024 By focusing […]
Under the Horizon Europe Work Programme “Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area”, the Hop-On facility opens doors for legal entities from low R&I performing countries, such as Portugal, to join ongoing collaborative R&I actions. Deadline: 26 September 2024 The Hop-On Facility (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-06-01) aims to improve the inclusiveness of Horizon Europe by involving more […]
The TransOcean Working Group will explore how the marine scientific community can be involved in the sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly in the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the EU Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030. This Working Group will run for an initial period between January 2023 and December […]